Friday, November 22, 2013

While I got to admit that this is really one of my favorite seasons as I look forward to going home to spend the holidays with my family, I can't deny the fact that there's a bit of sadness in my heart as I continue to think of the victim of Typhoon Yolanda who continues to remain homeless up until this day. I just hope that their conditions will improve in the coming days and as a nation, we will be able to help them rebuild the city that they've lost and their lives that has been greatly disrupted.

When it comes to Christmas, we also talk about sharing the joy and celebrating traditions. In order to bring a little cheer to everyone, here I am continuing another tradition as I present this year's Starbucks Planner giveaway!!!

This year is extra special because I'm not reviewing not one but TWO cool planners which are available in the two markets very close to my heart -- Manila and Singapore. My two homes.

Let me start with the Starbucks Planner 2014 of the Philippines:

I really squealed in delight as I saw the bright and colorful planners that is available this year. Aren't they so gorgeous? It somehow reminds me of Candy Crush. Must either be the colors or that I'm just so addicted to the game. Each planner comes with an icon bookmark which changes depending on the color of the planner. Take for instance the magenta planner, you get a Kape Vinta bookmark with it.

Taking a peek inside, I love how big the boxes are per day and they got rid of the lines making it easy to jot down your daily notes, schedule and you could even add in your illustrations (stick drawings for mine) to make things more interesting.

Now, what's a Starbucks Coffee planner without coupons? We're extremely spoiled as we get yearly treats for a drink upgrade, a free drink and a lot more This year's planner came not only with a sheet of coupons but with stickers too! How cute is that? I can't wait to stick these happy looking stickers to brighten up my Mondays.

I'm pretty sure you all want one. All you have to do is to complete the 2014 Planner booklet with 18 stickers (9 Christmas drinks + 9 regular drinks). Tis is definitely the season to enjoy my favorite Toffee Nut Frappuccino and Latte. Love love love....♥

Moving on to the Lion City, I believe this is their first time to give out a Starbucks Coffee Planner and boy, does it look gorgeous. The leather jacket simply makes it so premium-looking for as long as you don't mind the additional weight that it will give to your bag.

As you open the planner, the inside pages looks very similar to the ones that we've had in past Starbucks Coffee Philippines planners. I have a feeling they have a common template thus the very familiar look. If only our computers have touch-a-vision technology, I'd like you all to feel the paper. It's so smooth making it so nice to write on.

The inside pages are displayed on a weekly basis with lines, perfect for OC people out there who wants it neat, aligned and tidy all the time. No judgements as I can totally feel ya'll! ;)

Lastly, they have added in a cute bookmark in the shape of a Starbucks Venti Cup too.

Spreading the Cheer this Christmas
And this is the moment that you're all probably waiting for... this year I'm giving away not one but TWO Starbucks Coffee Planners. One planner is from Starbucks Coffee Philippines and the other one is from Starbucks Coffee Singapore.

Since I'm feeling extremely loving and generous this year, I'll go easy on the mechanics. Here's how to win your very own 2014 Starbucks Planner:

Giveaway rules:
1) Giveaway will run from 22 November to 8 December 2013.
2) You can only join once.
3) In order to qualify, you have to do ALL the steps above. Once found that a step is missing (eg: failed to follow on Facebook, etc) then the entry will immediately be disqualified.
4) Criteria of judging is based on: Quality of answer (50%) + Able to complete all steps (50%)
5) This giveaway is open to all readers in the Philippines.

ANSWER: I would choose the Singapore planner. The extra pockets would be very useful for me since I tend to create list and notes that I insert in my notebook/planner.

2) Tell me how you'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season.

ANSWER: We're actually already prepared to share the joy this Christmas Season. There are 4 kids who regularly knock on our gate for bottles and plastic containers. They are "regulars" since we don't sell them those bottles; we just gave the "goods" away to help them even in that small way. Every Christmas, we actually give them food and money. But this year, we prepared wrapped gifts as well.

Also, we will add a few more donations (to what we already gave) to the victims of Yolanda. :)

My family and I are planning to share the joy this Christmas by giving grocery packs to the men who are employed by the barangay to pick up our garbage. We did so last year together with a little cash and the expressions on their faces are priceless.

2) Tell me how you'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season.-i'm going to share joy this Christmas by spending quality time with my family and friends. Aside from that, i'd like to give the Yolanda victims a warm Christmas by donating some of my clothes that i've not been using :)

3) Leave your full name and email address.Sarabeth Uysarabethuy@Gmail.com

1) Tell me which planner you'd like to win: Philippines or Singapore-i'd like to win the singapore planner

2) Tell me how you'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season.-we have many ways to share the joy this christmas. first is to help the typhoon victims n ilo2 and palawan because we've heard on the news that they haven't received any help from others. second is to, give streetchildren some little noche buena and last is to visit the home for the aged because they're one of our benefeciaries of our supreme student org.

1) I choose the Singapore version. It's easier to make a conscious effort to get the many different local versions which also makes its way to being a donation to typhoon Yolanda victims making it a worthwhile endeavor. But the SG version isn't as accessible to procure and I've always liked the challenge of getting stuff not found locally. Also, I am a bit of an OC and I've always liked the look and feel of leather plus this one is even a zipped version. Nothing brings out the panicky OC in me more than having my stuff inserted between journal pages falling all over the place. :)

2) Been actively taking part in all the drives and causes we have to help our fellowmen in Visayas rebuild their lives from donations to dining for a cause to putting together gift of learning shoeboxes for the kids. But without forgetting that we don't overlook the people around us who may need the same love and care. So I plan on giving noche buena goodies to my "suki" pedicab driver who helps me get to the nearest taxi bay everyday going to work and also the two tireless conductors who man the terminal I go to each night to catch a trip going home making sure I get a good seat.

2. In this time of struggle and trouble,I am sharing the joy by extending a hand and stretching basics needs to Yolanda affected areas. So I'm just cutting off some coffee expenses and share the warmth and happiness to the ones who have lost hope. :)

1) Tell me which planner you'd like to win: Philippines or Singapore - I want the Philippine Planner 2) Tell me how you'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season. - we'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season by celebrating it with our family3) Leave your full name and email address. - Mary Anne Ramirez , riaramirez41979@gmail.com

I want to share the joy by helping out, volunteering in the packing of relief goods for the typhoon Yolanda victims, also in Praying for them. Doing outreach and sharing God's love to people who have not yet known God, & of course.. spend my Christmas with my loved ones.

I'd like to win the SB PH planner, Magenta Color. Hihi I'm about to get one but I decided to give it to my hubby this time. :)

Tell me how you'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season.-Here in our country, it's a tradition that Ninongs/Ninangs should give gifts to their godchildren, right? This Christmas, I thought why not make it the other way around, so, my toddler and I would be making handmade gifts for them. To let them know they are remembered even without their gifts. Because I'm trying to teach my daughter that ''Christmas is about the joy of giving and sharing; by giving something you created with your own hands, you share a piece of yourself, a labor of Love.'' Advance Merry Christmas, Frannywanny!

1) Singapore, it suits my taste. =)2) I'll continue my legacy. I've been doing this since 1st years college. Give gifts to families, friends, and some relatives and make them smile by hugging them tight when i got to see them and personally give my gift. =)

Hello, Frannywanny! :)I would like to win the Starbucks Singapore planner. Personally, i'll share the joy this Christmas by not forgetting my inaanaks because I know how it feels when your ninong/ninang is not around. :p haha! Well, as early as now I am already buying gifts for them so that I wont forget anyone from my list. Gifts may not be expensive; it's the thought that counts. I am also planning to go to their houses and give my gifts personally. :) just like what Santa Claus does. I want them to remember me as their Santa Claus lady version. :) im pretty sure these kids will surely be happy and they'll have a Christmas memory to cherish. :)

My husband and I serve in the Kids Ministry of our community and we are planning of giving them a surprise "low-key" Christmas fellowship and a gift pack (for them to bring home to their respective families) as our way of bringing cheer and glad tidings to them.

Me and my boyfriend is a SB fan. Instead of completing the SB stickers, we will donate the amount of the SB stickers to the Yolanda victims and 10% of our 13th month was already allocated for some foundation. This will help to increase the allotted money for the victims.

I choose the Singapore Starbucks Planner, since it's not available here in the Philippines plus I like the zipper type planner, and the inside pockets for my cards.

This Christmas Seasons I will show more kindness and be more passionate in giving help to others. I will show them what Christmas is really all about, it's all about love, hope and peace.Since this past few months we had hardship and loss, by giving hope to those people who are affected we can give them a reason to live and to live happy.

I will be sharing joy this Christmas by first being a good daughter to my OFW father whom I haven't seen in 3 years. Second, will share joys to the victims of yolanda by donating. Third, will share joy by praying for everyone to have a blessed merry christmas

This Christmas would be actually the saddest Christmas for our family because we recently lost my mother in law due to lung cancer. The whole family would still be celebrating Christmas and will give more love and support to my father in law. I am also planning to give gifts to street children.

2) I will be spending time with family and friends this Christmas and will give them hand made gifts! I will also be involved in a few outreach projects in Metro Manila and for Typhoon Haiyan victims as well. I'm organizing a small activity in my school/community where I'll ask people to write inspirational messages on post cards and include them in the relief packs to be distributed. :)

1) Tell me which planner you'd like to win: Philippines or Singapore -- I WOULD LOVE THE PHILIPPINES PLANNER

2) Tell me how you'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season -- I AM SHARING THE JOY THIS CHRISTMAS BY SPENDING IT WITH MY FAMILY. AFTER 5 YEARS, THIS IS THE TIME I WILL GO HOME IN DAVAO TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS. I HAVE STARTED TO BUY GIFTS FOR MY FAMILY SINCE JULY OF THIS YEAR. THAT INCLUDES MY COUSINS, NIECE, NEPHEWS AND THE WHOLE GANG. TO DATE, I HAVE WRAPPED 49 GIFTS ALREADY. SO I AM SO HAPPY AND EXCITED AND I KNOW THAT BY RADIATING INNER JOY IS THE INITIAL STEP IN SHARING THE JOY THIS CHRISTMAS.

ANSWER: I'd like to win the planner from Singapore because the size and exterior is extremely convenient to be fully used.

2) Tell me how you'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season.

ANSWER: Instead of spending Christmas with the family at home, we will spend Christmas with the community, along with everyone who have been greatly affected by the typhoon Haiyan, because I am originally from Tacloban City. What better way to share the joy this Christmas than to be thankful to the Lord for keeping my family safe? However, at the same time, while my family and I attend church, we will also take into consideration the lives of those who died during the typhoon, and those who died due to hunger after the typhoon struck the province.

I will spend the Christmas with my loved ones. I will let my children feel the season and its importance. I will share the love by bringing goodies when we commute so that if we encounter carolers on the streets or even inside the jeep. I can give something to them.

1) Tell me which planner you'd like to win: Philippines or Singapore- I would love to get the Philippines planner since I think the new layout would be perfect for me as I use my planner as a scrapbook containing all the special memories that I've had for the entire year with family and friends :)

2) Tell me how you'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season.- Since I've rediscovered my love for cooking different dishes, I'm taking on the role of chef in my family and be the one to cook all the dishes for our noche buena and media noche (I've already finished preparing the menu! :D). I'll also share whatever dishes I make with my relatives and friends by sending it over to them :D

1) Tell me which planner you'd like to win: Philippines or SingaporeI'd like to win the Singapore Planner :)

2) Tell me how you'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season.

Christmas is all about giving/sharing gifts may it be material gifts, a gift of love,hope,peace,time or wisdom for as long as it brings happiness to other people. Since I have relatives in Tacloban who became victims of the typhoon Yolanda, i'll make them feel the love and spirit of Christmas by adopting them until they have built/restored their home.:) I know our love and care for them would somehow ease the traumatic experiences they had. Hopefully, sooner, they will be able to recover and continue to live a normal life again.

3) Leave your full name and email address:Ariane dela Cruzarianedelacruz08@yahoo.com

I'd like the singapore planner so That i can be unique since everyone will probably have the philippine one hehe

I will be sharing the joy this Christmas by being with my loved ones. For me the best thing aboutChristmas is the numerous reunions and get togethers it brings. Nothing is more joyous than spending time with the ones you love the most.

I would like to win the one from the Philippines. I just can't resist the colorful covers especially the magenta one with the vinta bookmark. Also, I like planners that doesn't have lines because I can freely write on it and draw stuff and write quotes that I like to remember. Plus, it does not hurt that the planner comes from my motherland. :)

2) Tell me how you'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season.

In light with the recent devastation caused by Typhoon Yolanda, I would try my best to make the victims feel that there is still hope in their lives. More than the relief goods, the food and the clothes, it is still essential to make them understand that what had happened to them is not the end of the world. They are still alive and should continue to live. I will make this effort come into reality by writing letters to them so that when Christmas comes they will know that someone is caring for them and knows that what have they been through was hard but that they should be strong and move forward in life.

Well, I would share the joy of Christmas with my family by giving back the blessings that God had given us to people who needed help. Were gonna join force to share small things that we can give from the bottom of our heart. And lastly, We will give them hope that they're gonna make it. They just have to believe with it and think positive.

1.I would love to win the Philippine Starbucks Planner.2.as for now all i can share the joy of christmas is helping the victims of yolanda im my own small way,donate foods,money and clothes 3.sherry ann gole cruzkhryza1022@yahoo.com

i would like to win from the philippine plannerwell i would share the joy of christmas by going to my family in manila because this is the only time that we get bonding for a long timehelen gatbontonhelen_17gatbonton@yahoo.com.ph

1.I would like to win the SB Philippine because I'm collecting Starbucks Ph planner since 2005 and with the crisis we have now I'm praying that I can get one.Kahit isa lang okay na talaga.

2.We planned to do Christmas Caroling this Christmas and all the money will be Donated to the Victims of typhoon Yolanda and also our tradition during Christmas eve,we give some gifts and food to the children/families who lives in the street.

2) i started sharing the joy to other people when i joined outreach program. i've been in orphanage to share the smile to all the kids, i've been in an organization who take cares of the kids who have cancer and other disease, and i am a proud volunteer/member of a group who give services for free because you feel different happiness in your heart when you can witness that people around you is happy because what you have done to them.

Me and my friends will be hosting a small outreach program for 50-100 kids at a school in QC :) I used to do this in highschool and being a kid-lover, this makes me so happy. We will have Bible storytelling, lunch and snacks, giveaways and sort of like an ukay ukay where the kids could pick clothes, shoes, bags, books, etc and their parents could join in on the fun too! :)

ANSWER: I'D Like to have the Starbucks Philippines Planner 2014. Why? because of it's bright colors that really attract each person who does see it and reminds " Oh! iVE got to write my plan of the day.. week..". And It really is a Great change for a Starbucks Planner. It Adds color to Life! :)

2) Tell me how you'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season.

ANSWER: I wil be sharing Joy this Christmas Season by Giving away all of our used Clothes. Canned Goods. And Planning to Volunteer on http://www.uhapyyevents.com/upcoming-events this December to help, teach and support marginalized children. I really care about those children because my own child is with our family, and their not.

Hoping to get the Starbucks Philippines planner - loving the colors! :)

I will be sharing joy this Christmas by first being a good daughter to my OFW father whom I haven't seen in 3 years. Second, will share joys to the victims of yolanda by donating. Third, will share joy by praying for everyone to have a blessed merry christmas

By giving great gifts to my family and friends, just like last year. I always make sure my gifts to my family and friends are special and not just some random gift someone can buy and pick up at a gift store. Well-thought-out gifts never gets old. :)

I would share the joy this Christmas time by limiting myself from attending Christmas parties and buying expensive things. I would rather donate some of my savings for the Yolanda victims to express my sympathy for them.

1) Tell me which planner you'd like to win: Philippines or Singapore-Singapore

2) Tell me how you'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season.- This Christmas Season, I'll be sharing joy by helping out the victims of typhoon Yolanda. I knwo it sounds cliche but there is something joyous about helping people who are in dire need of help. Aside from that, as a tradition, I'll be sharing joy to my family and relatives by giving out some gifts.

3) Leave your full name and email address.-Raisa Montoya, raisa.montoya@gmail.com

ANSWER: In this season of giving, the greatest joy I could share to anyone is the gift of love and appreciation. Being loved and appreciated are one of the best feelings one can have and I would be so delighted if I share this to my family, friends and to other people.

I would like to share the joy to the victims of the recent typhoon and earthquake. They really need us now and I believe that even a simple kind of help with make them happy.

Well, my family and I decided to celbrate the season with our relatives and friends in Samar who were also suffered from the catastrophic punch of Typhoon haiyan. We'll go there to let them know that despite of the not-so-good stuff that happened to them, there are still reasons for them to be happy to have something to be grateful for. :)

2. I just recently took on the challenge of creating a space that captures the whole essence and joy of Christmas as our Interior Design graduating thesis, and here are some of the realizations about the season:

- it is a season of merriment and joy- a season of family and friends wherein after a year of challenges and hard work, we get to spend this season with a grateful heart with our loved ones- a time to give thanks to an amazing God

As a result, we came up with a candy store - reflective of feeling of joy of "a kid in a candy store", also reflects the joy of giving as a sign of thanks, may it be to family and to Jesus. So this Christmas, I have gathered all the candies, chocolate and huge lollipops I could and give it to people most need of a smile in my own little way (with a note of encouragement and hope), to street kids and beggars i see in the streets of manila. Yes, one may argue that they may need the basic things first, but nothing beats a little treat. :) In return, in seeing their smile and glitter in their eyes, I get to experience the true essence and joy of the season as well. :)

1) Tell me which planner you'd like to win: Philippines or SingaporeA: I would like to win the Singapore planner because I want to start keeping my receipts to track my expenses and what did I bought. With the pockets available in the SG planner, it would definitely help me keep those receipts.

2) Tell me how you'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season.A: Instead of having Christmas Party this season, we would just have a small get together and save more money. The money that we will be able to save, we will donate it to help the needy.

3) Leave your full name and email address.Elaine Chuakhyutee(at)yahoo(dot)com

I will be sharing the joy this Christmas Season by simply living a happy life. A happy person is contagious, and with the things that has been happening in the Philippines we can do so much and we can start-off by being a positive-influence among others. Also, I can share the joy this Christmas Season by always being thankful and grateful that I have in my life the most important persons - my mom, my sisters, my fiance' and my friends.

2. instead of having our Christmas party we will be heading to a chosen children village and celebrate it there at the same time buying slippers, diapers, wet ones, clothes, food, rice, oats, milk and other necessities for children aged 2mos-26 years old.

♥ Me and my sisters agreed to go out before nochebuena and gave a food to those children on street near our subd.. it would be simple but giving the spirit of christmas to others is the real meaning of christmas..

Sharing the joy this Christmas by continually praying for the victims of the typhoon Yolanda and offering a prayer to our country. I pray that God will heal our land, despite of the pork barrel scam and the bad things that are happening whether in politics or not. Sharing a joy is not only about giving material things, it's also giving time and acts of service to the people around you. Smile at strangers, help an old woman cross the street, helping your mother carry the grocery bags or whatever it is and remember that she carried you everyday when you're still in her womb, studying well and continue being loyal to God. In those ways, even as a student, I will be able to share the joy and love on Christmas day and the coming days ahead.

>>> Yearly, the school where I worked with, is holding Christmas Party for the less fortunate and I always join the said event, because it feels great that in my own little ways, I can make those children happy during Christmas Season. And of course, prayers for those people who are victims of typhoon Yolanda. May God continue to bless them and heal them.

1) I would like to win the Philippines Starbucks Planner. I really really want this. ^_^ 2) I will cheer up people by greeting them with a smile :), giving them hugs and telling them jokes.3) Dianne Paula Quijanototallyawesomemail@gmail.com

1) I'd love to have the Singapore SB Planner. In such a way, I'd be sharing Franny's singapore experience through that planner from SG.

2) I'd be sharing the joy of the season and Christmas spirit in my own little way of smiling at everyone that I see. Christmas spirit need to be expensive. It can easily spread through a simple simple smile..

1) Tell me which planner you'd like to win: Philippines or Singapore- I love to win the planner from Philippines of course! I love color pink!2) Tell me how you'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season.- Spending Christmas with my family brings never ending joy to us. Helping those people who are in need is the most delighted thing you can do this Christmas. I would like to help the victims of typhoon Yolanda by being a volunteer. I, myself donated a small amount to Red cross for the victims. I know this small amount can go a long way.3) Leave your full name and email address.- Eloisa Villapandoaisavillapando@gmail.com

I hope to win the Starbucks Philippines planner. This Christmas season my family will be celebrating and sharing our blessings to less fortunate children by having a Christmas party for them. Everyone in my family will be participating and sharing :)

I'll be sharing the joy this Christmas season by extending help to the victims of Yolanda. Another way is by bringing my grandparents here in Manila to spend Christmas with all their children/grandchildren. I want their Christmas to be more speial because it's their first time to have it in Manila after so many years.

Since I am gonna be spending my Christmas in the hospital, I am planning to make the best christmas for our patients by having an out-of-this-world-make-you-forget-your-sick party for them. Staying in the hospital is no fun at all, and is even more during holidays.

I'll be sharing the joy this Christmas season by celebrating with different groups. I've never been much of a fan of Christmas because of the amount of money spent by everyone on each other and not enough on other people. I don't have a lot of money to give but I do have my time to share :)

My family and I are planning to share the joy this Christmas by giving candies and chocolate to my neighbors friends and kids :) even though candies and chocolate are only i can give i hope that they are happy :)

I'll be sharing the joy this Christmas season by gathering my family and friends to help those who are in need. We will join relief and donation drives. Through these, not only will we be of help to our fellow countrymen. We would also be able to spend time together in the best possible way! :)

I would like to share my blessings this seasons of giving to the less fortunate people, street children, kids living in an orphan and most probably with the Typhoon Yolanda survivors. Though I am not that rich, I just also want to be a blessing to others. And of course I want to spend quality time with my family, a simple dinner, prayer, attending a mass celebration all together will make my Christmas perfect for me.

2. I'll be working on the Holidays, just like what i always do. Since i no longer have my folks & i treat my team & colleagues as family. I guess, i'll just do what i normally do... food sharing with my team & other teams. There'll be a little giftgiving (if my budget will allow), but if not, I'll give free big warm hugs & greetings to all. You may not read something here like helping & such, coz it's not my habit to let my right hand know what my left hand is doing. wehehe.. anyways, MAY WE ALL HAVE A WONDERFUL, STRESS-FREE HOLIDAY 2013.

Zarah J. Macabinquilzj.macabinquil@gmail.com

(to blog owner, my apologies, i deleted my first comment because i forgot to include my name & email. hope for your understanding)

I d love to win the Philippine planner. Thank you so much.My family have a tradition to prepare candies,biscuits,rice,etc to give to those who knocks on our gate starting the 1st of December. But for elders it is different.It is our simple way to give back to others.

I'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season by giving food and shelter to the people who are in need. By celebrating Christmas with the Charity event that will be organizing. Simply together with my family and bond with them will be the best thing ever.

2) I'll be preparing a simple Noche Buena meal for my family here in Manila because most of the money that we have, we've spent it for buying relief goods for my fellow taclobanons.:) And we're also planning to send some Noche Buena package to my family and relatives who are there right now.

This Christmas, I'm planning to bake some cookies for my friends and loved ones to give as a gift. It may not be something material but it's the thought that counts. Giving something you made yourself is heartwarming.

- I'll start first with my family. I really wanna win this planner for my younger sister. Since she's still a high school student, she can't afford to spend lots of money to get one. By giving this to her, I can make one person joyful this season. As a daughter to my parents, honoring and obeying them continuously. Plus spending quality time with them. Now, with other people. A simple smile to strangers or people you don't know (it might brighten up their day or change their mood). Reaching out my helping hand to the typhoon victims and less fortunate ones. Quality time with friends. The most important one: To remind everyone about the real meaning of Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ on this world. How God loves us so much that he gave His only begotten son to save us. Let them know that there's hope despite of all the problems that each and everyone face. Christmas is not just about gifts, food and parties (don't get me wrong, I enjoy these things especially during this time, it's already given) but more on passing on to others God's unconditional love, being a blessing to others. For me, my mentality is everyday's Christmas so we shouldn't just put extra effort during this season or certain month but we should practice this as a lifestyle. :)

2. In a simple way each day I lend a hand, not counting the things that I have given but extending the fullest of my capacity to help others, sharing and encouraging every one who is near to me to do the same. Christmas is giving but not just material things,, lets share the true meaning of it by loving each other.

I'm not a choosy person, either one will do. *wink* Since I haven't had any chance to own one, I'll be more than happy to have any of those.

2) Tell me how you'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season.

I had my first job after graduation last week and I think I have the best gift ever, including my family and the safety of some of my relatives and friends living in Leyte. Since I only have the simplest yet fulfilling things in my life today, I guess I can't give much more than "MALASAKIT". No parties and other celebrations. Everything was given to the victims of Typhoon. This is the cheapest yet the greatest thing I could share plus offering prayer to anyone and everyone in the world, most specially in this certain time.

Smiles. I, together with my family will be giving away free smiles. Like every other year, my family will prepare a small get-together for the community's children: food, parlor games and giveaways. And this, this is how I'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season - by being that bridge that connects hearts of little children to a place of happiness, even just for a few hours, even for only a few fleeting moments. It may not mean much to others but to me, my family and especially to those kids we'll be helping, I know it'd mean much. For all we know it can mean the world.

After all, the Christmas season is about smiles, right? Giving, receiving, and sharing smiles :)

1.) I will love to win the Starbucks Philippines planner!! Been wanting to have a SB Planner for years! Sad to say that we don't have starbucks in our province, so I can't collect all the stickers! I love the pink one for it gives my heart a thump whenever I see that color! Lovely, isn't it?? :)

2.) Fisrt, by giving glory to our Lord. I will do my best to prepare for our Pasalamat to be able to give him the best praises by singing, (yes I am a choir member). :) Second, is by spreading love to my family, I still have no work so I will give my all (even if it means to be their yaya, cook or runner haha!) Time is really short so I want them to know how much I love all of them by my own simple ways. <3 Lastly, with all my will, I want to help those people who needed it. Giving with your heart in it will give joy to those people. :)

3.) Marabigail S. Morales moralesmarabigail@yahoo.com

P.S.it's my first time to ever join a contest.Haha! And hey, it's fun!!! thanks for the experience!! :))) God Bless! :)

1. Starbucks planner Philippines2. I'll be sharing the joy this Christmas by sharing inspiring stories and smiles to everyone, for them to have faith, courage and hope. <33. Blanche Agatha A. Liwanagblancheliwanag@gmail.com

2)I'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season by spending time with family, remembering why we celebrate Christmas and be thankful for all blessings and sharing these blessings to others who are in need.

I like to win the Singapore Starbucks planner.Of course, Christmas means giving gifts to the children (anak, inaanak, pamanglin). Sharing joy this Christmas (especially after Yolanda) means also thinking of others. I find myself consciously thinking of the beggars on the street. Whenever I go out now, I give something (usually food) to a beggar/streetkid.

I'd love to get my hands on the Philippine Starbucks Planner. I'd definitely share my love by spending time with the less fortunate kids I am supporting. I'll be buying them simple treats and goodies to see smiles on their face.

Since it's Christmas Season the best way to share joy is by being generous to others. Giving a part of my salary bonus and 13th month pay to the victims greatly affected by Yolanda is my way of lending a hand. It's Christmas, they lost lives and homes, and I'm lucky enough to be having one and still an intact family, so I know they're the best people to share my blessings with.

Tell me which planner you'd like to win: I fall for the Philippine planner. i so love the vibrant colors and all. Actually i never had a planner and i just used colorful sticky notes in jotting my memo. I just knew recently about this planner thing when my classmate bought one from a bookstore in Davao.I never knew that it existed. I was amazed of her cute planner and im planning to have one too. hopefully.

Tell me how you'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season.My father is a multicab driver in our place. Every christmas he has this promo for his passengers which he calls pamaskong handog para sa mga pasahero, the "LIBRENG SAKAY".The whole family joined our papang during the transportation and we gave candies to the children we passed by. It's just simple but we do it with the whole family.

2) Tell me how you'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season. - i'd be sharing the joy this season by giving back to the less fortunate. it may not be a big amount but i always believe that it's the thought that counts. It's my birth month too! Time to share the blessings I have received this year.

2) Tell me how you'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season.- For this Christmas season, I decided to purchase gifts for my loved ones that would also benefit those Yolanda victims,shopping for a cause feels like you're sharing with everyone.

3) Leave your full name and email address. Aiko Orcillaaykulith@gmail.com

1) Tell me which planner you'd like to win: Philippines or Singapore-I would love to have the Singapore Starbucks Planner! (Hopefully, I win one! it is going to be my first Starbucks planner! :) )

2) Tell me how you'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season.- My family is not here so I will be sharing the joy of Christmas season with my relatives by spending time with them and continue to reach out with the victims of Typhoon Yolanda by giving clothes.

1) Hoping for Singapore Starbucks Planner2) We usually celebrate our Christmas w my hubby's relatives. We choose to cook simple yet special dishes for the noche buena. Since we have many kids in our clan, Children's party is always there then after that is gift-giving for kiddos. Their smile means alot to "US"(hubby) 3)Grace Nelly B.Milambilin- gracenelly.reyes@yahoo.com

I would really love to win the Philippines planner. We're excitedly awaiting for second child, who is due to come anytime now, and the planner would greatly help me with scheduling and planning our household activities.

As for spreading the joy this Christmas, since my family is the host of this year's family reunion, and we are a big family, we have decided to donate half of our Christmas party/family reunion's budget to help in the relief efforts of Typhoon Yolanda. We're hoping that this would somehow help provide for noche buena to some of the families there.

I will be spreading the joy of christmas with my loved one with a simple celebration and some family time together. Also since its a holiday i might not be home for noche buena and still be working, but i will still make sure that all our guest will feel the christmas joy with each food they eat. Plus its always fun to have a simple celebration with colleagues and just enjoy the holidays together.

1) I would love to win the Starbucks Philippines planner. With so much negativity going on in our country, the best thing we can do is to keep our Pinoy Pride up. Wherever I go, I will carry my Pinoy Pride with me if I win this planner. I can flash it as a bold statement that problems may beset my country but my love for the motherland will not waver.

2) I would spread the joy this Christmas by giving free sandwiches to those who have to work on Christmas day. These people are making a major sacrifice of not being with their families during one of the highlights of the year just to make a living. I would like to let them feel the spirit of Christmas and honor them for their dedication with a simple token that is both nourishing for the body and spirit. Sandwiches are easy to prepare but a gesture like this can go a long way.

2) Tell me how you'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season.- I will be sharing joy by spending time with my family and friends and give small gifts to children who will go to out house this Christmas.

3) Leave your full name and email address. Sherlane Fortunadosherlane.va@gmail.com

2) Tell me how you'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season.- As a working mom, Spending quality time for my family is the best gift, I can share this Christmas season.3) Leave your full name and email address.Joni Ablazajhoniablaza@ymail.com

2. I'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season by spending time (and effort in preparing the our series of Christmas party--of which 2 are already ongoing) with my friends, co-workers, participants of our organization and of course my FAMILY!

I like both! But I prefer the Philippine planner. I like its overall design better :)

I'll be hosting our family reunion/Christmas party this year. Am also preparing games and gifts for the kiddos and adults alike. Apart from that, my group and I will be holding a Christmas party for the Yolanda survivors in one of the DSWD homes here in Metro Manila. We're actually holding a rummage sale this weekend to raise funds for them! :)

I want to win the Singapore Starbucks Planner. I love the color and design, plus the cute pockets.

2) Tell me how you'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season.

I'll be sharing the joy this Christmas by giving gifts ( toys,storybooks and/or relief goods ) to children/family affected by Typhoon Yolanda. I know it's not that much but I hope it'll make someone smile and feel ok , that would really make me smile, feel happy and be proud of something I've done.

I would love to have the Starbucks Philippine planner,it would be my first starbucks planner if ever I win here :)

The best way to share the joy this Christmas is by thanking God for all the blessings he gave us. Every year my groupmates in choir we conduct feeding programs to the less fortunate children in our community, giving them gifts andother stuffs because I believe that it is through sharing,that we'll be able to be worthy of every blessing that we have :)

2.I will be sharing the joy this Christmas Season by giving a hand to everyone especially to those who are in need and to the people close to my heart. This is the 'season of giving'.. to give thanks, love and blessings. I'd like to share little things that I have that will make every person smile :) and to thank and pray to God for safety and more blessings to everyone.

1. The Philippine Starbucks Planner! :) I've been collecting SB planners since 2009. (A friend influenced me! LOL.) Also, it would be nice to own something so gorgeous and so coveted by many. :)(No need for bragging rights here, I just want to own something beautiful -- my gift to myself! :))

2. I will be sharing the joy this Christmas season by donating money to the Red Cross. And if ever I get lucky and win the planner, then I don't need to buy SB beverages just to complete those 18 stickers. :)(to date, I have 6 stickers; 12 more stickers to go! :)) The money I've saved will go to our gift-giving fund. My family gives Christmas gifts to the garbage collectors and street sweepers here in our area. This is our little way of sharing love and joy this season.

Tell me which planner you'd like to win: Philippines or Singapore- I would like to win the Singapore Planner because its pretty and elegant looking plus I can reuse it as a binder with a set of new refills! :)

Tell me how you'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season.-Christmas is the time for sharing and one thing I always do is spend the time with my family and relatives and give them simple presents that I made, things they can treasure forever (especially for the little kids) :)

-- I choose the Philippines planner, Will be giving it to my Mom because she has a new work now meaning new boss. She needs to be spot on with all the meetings and such so this planner will be very useful for her, so please be my santa this 2013 ^^

2) Tell me how you'll be sharing the joy this Christmas Season.

-- First off will be celebrating it with the whole family, Since I don't have work right now so the gift that I will be sharing to them this Christmas is the Video Presentation I made from all the gatherings this year that we all attended compiled it into a video that we could watch this Noche Buena. It's fun to reminisce things that happened with the whole family I know that somehow I'll make them laugh at some point on the video. Prepared little things for my inaanak's something personalize, Because there ninang is at a tight budget but I think they will still like it because they love me that much hahaha

-- A simple gesture of telling everyone how much you care and love them is not only done during Christmas season but as much as possible everyday If you can. A HUG is sometimes more appreciated than any other Gift so I'm not really shy hugging anyone I cared about. hahaha

-- Since I don't have work monetary help to the victims of #Yolanda is kinda hard for me what I did donate was old clothes and since GLOBE allowed us to donate our points I did that too, I hope somehow it help that somehow I put a smile on their faces. Donated toys at Jollibee that I think could make a child smile when they received it. If I could HUG all of them I would, If only I could make them all smile I would. But for now the best thing I could share with them is that I will be praying for them, those who lost their family members and those who survive that they stay strong and that everything will be alright soon.

3) Leave your full name and email address.

Marie Katrina Bronozoynayns023@yahoo.com

Merry Christmas Guys!! *sending everyone and tight HUG* may 2014 be the best for all of us ^^VAnd God Bless everyone!!

1. I would choose the Singapore planner because i want to have unique planner and be different. Plus I love the leather concept

2. I'll be sharing joy for Christmas by simply giving away helpful needs to children like school supplies, donating to Yolanda victims and feeding street children here in our area. By that we would realize that material things are not important. By simply doing the acts above I can share joy and happiness to other people because they can see my sincerity and how a teen like me can help others. There's no replacement for the fulfillment that sharing would give to us. It is like a pool of joy. Merry Christmas everyone!